Full-time Therapist – Pediatric Department

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full‑time Therapist to provide evidence‑based therapeutic care to children and families. The role focuses on treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders within a family‑systems framework.

Key responsibilities

• Interview, evaluate, and assess patient needs; develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver individual, group, and family counseling sessions.
• Provide Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children with disruptive behaviors or risk of maltreatment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary service teams to coordinate psychosocial services.
• Prepare progress notes, clinical summaries, and confidential case records.
• Enter PCIT data into REDCap or related databases and track program metrics.
• Serve as liaison to external service providers, courts, and treatment centers.
• Adhere to university policies and safeguard institutional assets.

Required profile

• Licensed therapist with experience treating cognitive, affective, or behavioral disorders in children and families.
• Familiarity with a variety of assessment techniques and family‑systems theories.
• Strong ability to interact with patients of varying ages and psychosocial needs.
• Commitment to ongoing education, training, and research.

Required skills

• Parent‑Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) certification or experience.
• Proficiency with REDCap or similar data‑entry systems.